Pratique du Shadowing: Don’t Be Too Greedy!: 4 Fables That Teach | The Dog and His Bone & Three More | Little Fox - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube
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Little Fox One fine day,
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Little Fox One fine day,
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a greedy dog took a walk.
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He saw something in the grass.
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Oh, it's a bone.
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I love bones, he said.
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What a lucky day.
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Lucky day, lucky day.
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How will I cook my new bone, he said.
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Will I smoke it?
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No. Will I boil it?
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No. Will I fry it?
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No way!
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I will eat it as it is.
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That is the best way to eat a delicious bone.
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Lulu la la, Lulu la la.
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He danced.
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Oh, what if another dog sees me?
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He said.
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No, I will not!
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I will not share my bone!
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It is all mine!
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Hmm, where can I hide my bone?
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He looked around and quickly left the park.
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He ran and ran.
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Finally, he ran onto a bridge.
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Phew!
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Now my bone is safe, he thought.
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The greedy dog was very tired,
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so he rested on the bridge.
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He looked down into the stream.
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Hey, who is that?
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He thought.
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That dog has a bone too!
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Hmm, his bone is bigger than mine.
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And his bone still has meat on it.
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The greedy dog wanted the other bone too.
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Woof woof!
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Gimme that bone!
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He said.
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Oh!
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My bone!
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It is gone!
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Woof woof!
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But it was too late.
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His bone fell into the deep stream.
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Once upon a time, there was a miser.
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The miser loved gold, but he hated to spend it.
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He just liked looking at it and keeping it for himself.
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One day, the miser decided to bury his gold.
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He dug a big hole in his garden.
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Then he carefully put his gold in the hole.
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Gold, you are all mine, the miser said.
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No one except me knows where you are.
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The miser laughed and did a funny dance.
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Every day the miser went back to his garden.
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He dug up his treasure and stared at the beautiful gold coins.
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He watched them shine in the sunlight.
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And every day the miser said the same thing.
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Oh, no one except me knows where you are.
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Then he laughed and did a funny dance.
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One day, a thief was passing by the miser's garden.
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He heard the miser laughing.
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Why is that miser so happy?
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The thief wondered.
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He peeked over the fence.
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He saw the miser hiding his gold, saying, Gold?
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No one except me knows where you are.
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Now I know where your gold is too, the thief thought.
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He grinned greedily and rubbed his hands together.
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That night, the thief returned to the garden with a shovel.
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Quickly, he dug up the gold and hurried off.
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The next day, the miser went to his garden.
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He dug and dug in the ground but found no gold.
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What?
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No!
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This cannot be!
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The miser shouted.
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My gold is gone!
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Several villagers heard the miser shouting and came running.
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What happened? a woman asked.
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My gold!
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Someone stole all my gold!
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The miser cried.
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Where was it? the woman asked.
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I buried it here in the garden, the miser explained.
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Every day I dug it up and looked at it.
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And every day I put it right back in this hole.
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The villagers shook their heads sadly.
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They all knew the man was a miser.
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They all knew he loved gold.
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Did you ever take any gold out?
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An old man asked.
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Did you ever spend it?
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Oh no, I only came to look at it, the miser said.
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Then I buried it again.
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So?
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The old man shrugged.
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You can still come and look at this empty hole every day.
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You didn't spend your riches.
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That's the same thing as having no riches at all.
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Mel?
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George and Mabel lived on a small farm.
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Though they had little, they were happy.
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But one year the weather was hot and dry.
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Very few crops grew.
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Even their last chicken died.
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George looked at the vegetables and sighed.
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We don't have much to sell at the market this year.
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That means a very hard winter, Mabel.
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Mabel looked nervous.
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I hope we'll be okay.
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At the market, George sold his vegetables for a few coins.
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By the time he reached home,
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he was even more worried.
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This money will not last long, he thought.
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Honk!
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What's that?
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George thought.
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Honk!
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George followed the noise to the empty chicken coop.
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He saw a goose.
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Where did you come from?
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George asked.
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Just then, something shiny caught his eye.
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George looked in the coop.
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He saw an egg.
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He picked it up and his eyes went wide.
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It wasn't just any egg.
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It was a golden egg.
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Mabel!
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He cried as he ran inside.
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We don't have to worry anymore!
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Mabel looked at him confused.
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What?
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George showed her the egg.
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Tears of joy filled Mabel's eyes.
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We'll have food and fuel for the winter.
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The next day, the goose laid another golden egg.
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George was thrilled.
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If the goose lays more golden eggs, we'll be rich.
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You can buy new clothes.
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We can build a huge house.
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Now, now, Mabel said.
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We don't need any of that.
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We've lived just fine the way we are.
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These two eggs will be a huge help.
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That night, George kept thinking of the goose.
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Surely it would lay more golden eggs.
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I could get jewels for Mabel, he thought.
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And some fancy shoes for myself and...
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George sat up in bed.
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I'll open the goose's belly.
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Then I can get all the eggs at once.
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George slipped outside.
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Inside the coop, the goose was sleeping.
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George reached for the goose and...
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Honk, honk!
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Suddenly, the goose bit George's arm.
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Ouch!
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George cried.
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The goose flapped its wings and chased George.
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Honk!
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Honk!
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George tripped and fell on his face.
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When he looked up, he saw the goose flying away.
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Mabel ran outside.
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What's going on?
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George told Mabel what happened.
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He hung his head in shame.
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The goose could have helped us a lot.
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But now, because of me, we lost it.
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Maple sighed.
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Oh, George.
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Bad things happen when people become greedy.
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Once upon a time, there lived an old fisherman and his wife.
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They lived in a modest hut on a small island.
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Every day, the fisherman went fishing with his net.
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Usually, he did not catch many fish,
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but one day, his luck changed.
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Oh, my!
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The fisherman exclaimed as he started to haul in his heavy net.
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I must have caught an enormous fish!
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But when the fisherman looked in the net, he was stunned.
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The heavy net was empty except for one tiny golden fish.
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The fisherman peered more closely at the fish.
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Suddenly, the creature opened its mouth, startling the man.
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Please do not kill me, the golden fish pleaded.
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Return me to the sea,
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and I will do whatever you wish.
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This is no ordinary fish, the old man realized.
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He took pity on the small creature.
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I am content, he said.
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I do not need anything from you.
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Go back to the sea.
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At home, the fisherman's wife asked,
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as she always did, Did you catch anything today?
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The fisherman shrugged.
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Nothing but a small golden fish.
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Then the fisherman told his wife about the extraordinary golden fish in his net.
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When the man relayed that he had let the golden fish go,
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his wife's face darkened with fury.
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You fool! she bellowed.
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That was a magic fish!
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Why did you let it go?
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Why did you not wish for something like bread for us to eat?
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The wife reprimanded her husband all night long.
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Finally, the fisherman couldn't stand his wife's complaints anymore.
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He returned to the sea to look for the magic fish.
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Little fish!
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Little fish!
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The man called out.
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Soon, the golden fish swam to the shore.
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What do you want, old man?
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My wife is very angry, the fisherman said.
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She wants me to ask you for something.
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What does she want? asked the fish.
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She wants bread, replied the man.
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You gave me my life, answered the fish.
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Go home, and you will find what your wife wished for.
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Then it swam away.
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When the man returned to his hut,
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he asked, Do we have bread now?
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We have plenty of bread now, his wife informed him.
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But our hut is in disrepair and about to collapse.
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Return to the golden fish and demand a fine new cottage.
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Little fish, little fish, the man called out.
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Soon the golden fish swam to the shore.
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What do you want, old man?
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My wife is discontent.
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Now she wants a fine new cottage, the man answered.
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Go home, and you will find what she wished for, said the fish.
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Then it swam away.
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When the man returned home,
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he was amazed to see that a fine new cottage had replaced his small, modest hut.
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Just then, his wife ran toward him.
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Go back to the golden fish, she demanded.
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And tell the fish I want to be queen of this island.
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Again, the fisherman obeyed his wife's command and headed back to the sea.
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Little fish, little fish, he called out.
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Soon, the golden fish swam to the shore.
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What do you want now, old man?
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My wife wants to be the queen of the island.
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Go home, and you will find what she wished for, said the fish.
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Then it swam away.
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When the fisherman arrived home,
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he stopped in his tracks and stared in amazement.
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A magnificent palace, bustling with guards,
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horses, and servants, had replaced the cottage.
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The old man entered the palace.
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Sitting on a golden throne,
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dressed in the elegant attire of a queen, was his wife.
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Pardon me, wife?
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The man spoke quietly.
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Wife?
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How dare you address the queen as your wife?
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She screamed loudly.
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Guards, take this disgusting man away!
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The guards dragged the fisherman away.
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While his wife ruled the island,
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he spent his days sweeping the palace like a servant.
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Then one day, the queen summoned the fisherman.
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You old fool! she ordered him.
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Go back to that fish and tell him that I no longer want to be queen.
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Now I want to be the empress of the sea!
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What?
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The man stared at his greedy wife in disbelief.
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No!
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He refused, slowly shaking his head.
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You already have more than you need.
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Go to the fish, or I will chop your head off!
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Threatened the queen.
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The fisherman was taken back to the sea.
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Little fish!
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Little fish!
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But this time, the golden fish did not appear.
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Little fish!
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Little fish!
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The man called again.
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Still, the golden fish did not answer.
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The old man called out a third time.
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Little fish!
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Little fish!
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Suddenly, the sky turned dark,
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and the waves in the sea crashed and roared.
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At last, the golden fish swam up to the shore.
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What do you want, old man?
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The fisherman bent his head low and spoke in a trembling voice.
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My, my wife, now she wants to be the empress of the sea.
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The fish did not say a word.
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Instead, it simply turned and disappeared into the churning waters.
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When the old man returned home,
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he could not believe his eyes.
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The magnificent palace was gone.
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In its place stood their old, modest hut.
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The fisherman and his wife returned to their former life.
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Every day the fisherman went fishing as usual.
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But he never caught the extraordinary golden fish again.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will practice English through engaging fables that highlight important morals, particularly the consequences of greed. The featured story about “The Dog and His Bone” illustrates how excessive desire can lead to loss. By exploring the narrative, students will enhance their understanding of vocabulary, improve their pronunciation, and develop their speaking skills using the shadowing technique. This technique involves listening to a speaker and mimicking their speech in real-time, aiding in better articulation and confidence when speaking English.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Greedy – having an excessive desire for more than one needs or deserves.
- Bone – a hard structure that makes up the skeleton of vertebrate animals, often used here metaphorically.
- Lucky day – a phrase expressing good fortune or a fortunate occurrence.
- Share – to use or enjoy something jointly with others.
- Hide – to conceal something from sight.
- Stream – a small, flowing body of water.
- Miser – a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
- Bury – to place something underground.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning from this video and to effectively use the shadowing technique, consider the following tips:
- Listen Carefully – First, watch the video without repeating the phrases. This helps you understand the context and tone.
- Repeat in Real-Time – As you play the video again, try to shadow speak by repeating what the dog says immediately after hearing it. Focus on matching the rhythm and intonation.
- Break it Down – If the speed of the dialogue feels overwhelming, pause after each sentence or key phrase. This allows you to practice without feeling rushed.
- Record Yourself – Use a shadowing app or your smartphone to record your voice. Listening to your speech can help you identify areas for improvement in your English pronunciation.
- Practice Regularly – Consistent practice with fables or similar stories will not only improve your fluency but also help you internalize valuable vocabulary.
- Engage with the Moral – Reflect on the moral of the story. Discuss it with a friend or write a short paragraph about how it relates to your life. This will enhance both your speaking and writing skills.
By implementing these techniques while practicing the fables, you will greatly improve your skills and gain confidence in your English communication abilities.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.
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